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A Merganser duck: PD.468-1963

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Titles

A Merganser duck

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Merian, Maria Sibylla

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Measurements and weight

Height: 227 mm
Width: 323 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Whitening
Graphite
Gum arabic

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Graphite, watercolour, gum arabic, highlighted with white on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: M. Sybilla Merian
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.468-1963
Primary reference Number: 4828

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 September 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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